Local News Notes from Vandalia and Salem
Gene Gough of Jar ecki Mfg. Co. oil well supply spent the weekend in St. Louis. Mrs. Leo Freyer, recently in Vandalia Hospital, returned home Thursday. Mrs. James Cox, ill for weeks, was taken to Vandalia hospital Sunday and reported dangerously ill Thursday. Grace Wernsman and Mrs. S. M. Spurgeon visited Salem businesses Wednesday. Mrs. Wm. Cahill and grandson Bob Nattier of Salem returned last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Gough
Jarecki Mfg. Co
St. Louis
Leo Freyer
Vandalia Hospital
James Cox
Grace Wernsman
S. M. Spurgeon
Salem
Wm. Cahill
Bob Nattier
Idaho Visit Records From Cahill Family Trip and Local Echoes
Extended Idaho visit includes Mrs Cahill's sons and families. Cruses visit Centria. Irma Linton stays with the Williams. Ida Smith and son John of Philadelphia head to California. Caldwell, Altom, Alexander, and Potts depart in a 1926 Flivver with 1942 design for a southern trip. They vow mile by mile reporting to the Register. Jamie Caldwell helps Russell Caldwell build a chicken house.
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Idaho
Ohio
Jamie Caldwell
Russell Caldwell
Benjamin F. Lewis to Speak on WGN Midday Service
Benjamin F. Lewis of Highland Park Illinois and former city mayor will speak at the Midday Service broadcast on Station WGN Chicago on Saturday September 17 from 1135 to 1200 CST. The address titled The Religious Ministry of Worship is part of a series featuring diverse religious denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Lewis
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Highland Park
Illinois
WGN
Chicago
Congressman Arnold Set for Salem Visit Next Tuesday
Congressman Lawrence Arnold will be at Salem Court House Tuesday afternoon September 20 from 2:00 to 6:00 p m to discuss veterans railroad retirement and other federal matters with constituents. Inquiries should be directed to county officers.
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Cong
Arnold
Salem
Lawrence Arnold
Salem Court House
Csuss
Senior Girls Class Party at Christian Church Sunday School
The Christian Church Sunday School senior girls met at Mrs. Luther Perrine’s home for their monthly party hosted by Doris Good. Mrs. James Ballance led the business meeting planning a Halloween event, readings by Lucille Field, devotional articles shared, songs sung, and prayers offered. Prize winners included Mrs. Ballance, Mrs. Elliott, and Lucille Field. birthday gifts were given to Mary Ella Collins and Mrs. Ballance. mystery gift exchanges occurred. refreshments were provided by the hostess. Guests included Mrs. Cecil Elliott of Centralia and Miss Beckett visiting from central Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church Sunday School
Luther Perrine
Doris Good
James Ballance
Hallowe’en
Lucille Field
Cecil Elliott
Mary Ella Collins
Centralia
Miss Beckett
Central Illinois
Legion to Install County Officers at Patoka Hall
The American Legion chapter will hold a regular meeting in Patoka Legion Hall Thursday evening September 22. District Commander H. L. Red Thompson of Robinson will install the new officers and a good attendance is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Organization of American Legion
Patoka Legion Hall
H. L. ‘Red” Thompson
Robinson
Last preaching service of conference year at M E Church
W E Shaffer announces final sermon hours for the year at Patoka 10 45 a m Vernon 7 00 p m. Annual conference meets Lawrenceville Sept 20 and closes Sept 25. Public invited to Sunday School and morning message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patoka
Vernon
Lawrenceville
SMP Board Gets Expert Advice On Milk Production Plan
Marketing experts and economists will advise the Sanitary Milk Producers Board at a September 12 meeting. Prof. G. B. Nance and Wilfred Shaw are slated to attend as they study a plan to reward even milk production in the St. Louis market and review successful plans from other markets. Industry hopes to implement a fair method by 1939 to allow breeders time to adjust and maximize benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary Milk Producers
St. Louis
M. E. Bones
G. B. Nance
University of Illinois
Wilfred Shaw
Illinois Agricultural Association
Arnold Chapel Area News Includes Local Visits and Show Stepping
Carlyle friends spent Sunday at A D Nichols home then drilled Nich ols well No 2 at 3 20 p m Monday. DuQuoin Fair attendance by Bilek Doudera Arnold Roberta and Eli Green from the area. Minnie Summerville of Odin visiting William Jones home. Arthur Irvin of Patoka weekend at A D Nichols. Sightseeing at State Farm then visit Dr. Greer Vandalia. Del Souter McNicols and Clara Frizzell group shared Sunday dinners.
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Carlyle
A. D. Nichols
Nichols
James Bilek
Patoka
Chas. Arnold
Roberta
Eli Green
State Farm
Mark Greer
Vandalia
Mary del
Kathryn Souter
Helen
Mary McNicols
Clara Frizzell
Baptist Church Sets Attendance Goal for Sunday
The Baptist Church reports Sunday School attendance of 41 with a goal of 75 for next Sunday. Offerings amount to $2.29. The church has called Elder J. L. Hill.
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J. L. Hill
Centralia welcomes new pastor starting September
The Centralia church announces a new pastor will begin work on September 18 next year. Mrs. P. J. Mojonnier is re-elected to the Associational Mission Board for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
P. J. Mojonnier
Associational Mission Board
Rostra Club to Hold Travel Theme Meeting
The Rostra Club meets Tuesday evening September 20 at Mrs. Bessie Murfin's home. Members will present a travelogue on summer travels with contributions from Mrs. E L DeLay Mrs. Dick Wasem Mrs. George Wasem Miss Bettie Simcox and Miss Alice Murfin under Dorothy Christie's leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rostra Club
Bessie Murfin
E. L. DeLay
Dick Wasem
George Wasem
Bettie Simcox
Alice Murfin
Dorothy Christie
In Memoriam for Mary Bowers
In loving memory of our Dear Mother and Grandmother Mrs Mary Bowers who died five years ago on September 18 1933 The face we loved is now laid low The hand so often closed in ours lies now in death s chill Mrs Jessie Walker and Children
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Mary Bowers
Jessie Walker
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Fiscus
Last Sunday September 11 Mrs Xelpho Fiscus of west of town marked her twenty third birthday with friends gathering at noon for a basket dinner. The afternoon was occupied by visiting and guests departed late in the day wishing her many more happy birthdays.
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Xelpho Fiscus
State reports new record for passenger car registrations
The State Automobile Department announced a record eight month total for passenger car registrations ending August 31 1938 at 1 534 566 up 14 320 from the prior year. Truck and motorcycle registrations rose while dealer and chauffeur licenses fell. All registrations combined rose to 1 863 844 from 1 855 069 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Automobile Department
Edward J. Hughes
Mrs Altom Entertains Bridge Club
Mrs L D Altom entertained her bridge club Thursday afternoon. High score prize went to Mrs Orville Schroeder, second to Mrs H N Potts, and Mrs Verle Kirk received consolation prize. The hostess served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Altom
Orville Schroeder
H. N. Potts
Verle Kirk
Notice of Adoption Petition in Marion County Illinois
On September 13 1938 Merle Gard Sharp and C A Sharp filed in Marion County Court Illinois for the adoption of Thelma Gard and Sarah Jane Gard. The petition shall be confessed and a decree of adoption entered. Dated September 13 1988 Oscar L Hawkins County Clerk Marion County Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Gard Sharp
C. A. Sharp
Marionouunty
Illinois
Thelman
Ie Gard
Sarah Jane Gard
A. D
Hidden Fire Toll Warns of Preventable Losses
The article contrasts annual fire deaths with plane crash fatalities to stress preventable risks. It notes 1500 cremations and 6000 burns yearly, especially among children due to unguarded stoves matches and hot water. It urges safer handling of kerosene and fuels to avoid tragedies.
Cautionary Fire Safety Note Amid Domestic Risk
A reader warning urges constant vigilance with kerosene and burns a reminder that disasters can strike at home. It stresses prevention, especially around children, and notes that while fires are preventable the loss of life cannot be reversed.
World-style power shifts loom from the Siberian incident
The Russo Japanese border clash is framed as a limited quarrel yet hints at broader conflict. It shows the USSR will fight when needed and can negotiate peace, while exposing Japan's military and economic weaknesses amidst ongoing Chinese aggression and Francoist Spain dynamics. The piece notes Germany allies strained and Russia as a counterweight in Europe and Asia.
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Manchuckuo
Hitler
Ukraine
Japan
Russia
Eagre
Son of Heaven
Nippon
Litvinoff
Germany
Europe
Asia
Franco
France
Mussolini
Spain
Good News for Industry and Markets
Production figures suggest sustained stock market gains justified by conditions. Consumers goods lead growth with signs of long term capital goods improvement. Railroads near break even may increase buying. steel at 40 percent capacity. auto production higher than expected with further gains anticipated.
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Woman’s World
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Mrs. Altom
Daniel R. Gard
Oscar L. Hawkins
Marion County
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